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A member asked:

My son is.congested, coughing, & has an ear.infection. dr gave him bromfed. is that ok? he also.takes childrens zyrtec (cetirizine)

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Bromfed (brompheniramine): Bromfed is a multi - symptom cold medication indicated for children aged 2 years and older. Since it contains an antihistamine, it should not be used in conjunction with other antihistamines such as Benedryl, Claritin, (loratadine) Zyrtec and their generic equivalents.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2017

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